§ 18.140. Procedure for Minor Subdivisions.

(a)

The approval authority for minor subdivisions shall be the Planning Commission.

(b)

The applicant shall submit five (5) hard copies meeting City standards of the preliminary and final plat. The City Planner shall review the preliminary or final subdivision plat for completeness. If the plat does not meet the requirements of these Regulations, the City shall notify the subdivider by letter stating the deficiencies. Preliminary and final plats that meet the requirements of these Regulations shall be approved.

(c)

A decision shall be made within forty-five (45) calendar days of a completed submission of a preliminary plat. A decision shall be made within forty-five (45) calendar days of a completed submission of a final plat. If the forty-fifth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, Holiday or day that the City is closed for business, the next actual business day shall be deemed the forty-fifth day.

(d)

Only the Planning Commission may grant variances to subdivision regulations in accordance with variance procedures under General Provisions.

(e)

The preliminary approval of the minor plat shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months. The time may be extended on approval of the Planning Commission.

(f)

When the final plat is approved, it shall be stated in writing on the final plat and copies that the plat has been approved with the date and signature of the Chairman of the Planning Commission. The City Clerk shall file the original and a copy of the final plat with the District Recording Office. The City Clerk shall retain one copy and a reproducible copy of the plat for the City's records. All costs for such recording, including preparation of the materials to be recorded, shall be paid by the applicant.

(g)

All decisions of the Planning Commission under this section shall be final unless appealed in writing within fifteen (15) working days to the Board of Adjustment. Such appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk. Appeal procedures are set forth in §18.015.